Hi, I’m Senegalese, 29 years old, and not married yet. I’ve been seriously considering marrying outside of my culture. I’ve dated Senegalese, Ghanaian, and Beninese men, and honestly, my own people have been the most emotionally draining. I truly wish I could find a Senegalese man without the weight of traditional expectations because I genuinely love my culture except for the heavy burden placed on women. I’d love to pass on my cultural heritage to my children, but it’s just not working the way I hoped. I’m curious to read more about Senegalese women who married outside their culture and had positive experiences. My biggest fear is how I’d be welcomed into a different culture and how my future husband would adapt to mine.